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pawky

American  
[paw-kee] / ˈpɔ ki /

adjective

Chiefly British.
pawkier, pawkiest

  1. cunning; sly.

pawky British  
/ ˈpɔːkɪ /

adjective

  1. having or characterized by a dry wit

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Other Word Forms

  • pawkily adverb
  • pawkiness noun

Etymology

Origin of pawky

1670–80; Scots pawk trick + -y 1

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